Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing group A streptococci. The incidence of TSS is low worldwide, although a regional cluster has been observed in Japan since the beginning of this year. What is causing the increase in infections and how can we protect ourselves? Learn more in our article.

On June 10 -11 2024, HARTMANN will continue its lecture series “Safety first – Rethinking infection prevention”. This time, the symposium with the title “Milestones in Infection Prevention and Control” will be held as a hybrid event. Save the Date!

Mainly to remove visible soils and – only to a small extent – to reduce microbial colonisation of the skin (e.g. in case of contamination with spores of C. difficile). Handwashing is far less indicated than generally believed. Hence...